atlantis community

What atlantis community does

Atlantis Community, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, that operates as a Center for Independent Living providing advocacy, peer support, information and referral, independent living skills training, and transition services for people with disabilities. The organization serves a broad consumer base across Colorado, with a primary focus on the Denver metropolitan area, and extends its reach through a Mobile Independent Living Unit serving rural communities and individuals facing transportation barriers. Its service surface spans five core programs augmented by specialized offerings including the Young Adult Transitions Program (ages 14-24), the AtlantisReady Emergency Preparedness program (running over 40 years), Deaf/HH Services, a Disability History Museum, and Disability Etiquette Training, alongside recurring workshops such as Benefits Application LAB, Social Security Workshops, and Housing Support Services delivered via partnerships with the Denver Housing Authority.

The organization operates through a community-led go-to-market model, leveraging peer-led services, volunteer networks, community events, and grassroots word-of-mouth referrals. Its revenue model is structured around donations and likely government grants administered through programs such as the Administration for Community Living, consistent with its CIL designation. Atlantis Community maintains strategic alliances with ADAPT (since 1983), the Colorado Disability Opportunity Office, the Denver Mayor's Office, and the Denver Housing Authority, and positions itself as a disability-led organization with a published equity statement addressing racism and ableism. Distribution is multi-modal: in-person at the Denver office, virtual via Zoom, and field-based through the Mobile Independent Living Unit.

Name

atlantis community

Legal name

Atlantis Community, Inc.

Website

https://atlantiscommunity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atlantis Community, Inc. is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit Center for Independent Living founded in 1975 that provides advocacy, peer support, independent living, and transition services to people with disabilities across Colorado, including via a Mobile Independent Living Unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

Keywords

• Independent living services
• Disability advocacy
• Peer support programs
• Disability rights nonprofit
• Transition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Atlantis Community accepts one-time and ongoing donations from individuals and organizations. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, making donations tax-deductible. They also accept specific donations designated for programs like The Atlantis Museum, Youth Transition - InPower Youth Summit, or general Atlantis Programming.
2. Government Grants and Programs: As a Center for Independent Living, the organization likely receives federal and state funding through programs such as those administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to support independent living services for people with disabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Atlantis Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers independent living, advocacy, and disability support services through five core programs: Advocacy, Information and Referral, Peer Support, Independent Living, and Transition services. Services are delivered in-person at its Denver office, virtually via Zoom, and through a Mobile Independent Living Unit serving rural Colorado communities. Specialized programs include Young Adult Transitions (ages 14-24), AtlantisReady emergency preparedness, Deaf/Hard of Hearing services, and Disability Etiquette Training.

Product overview

Atlantis Community, Inc. is a nonprofit disability rights organization offering a comprehensive suite of services organized around five core programs: Advocacy, Information and Referral, Peer Support, Independent Living, and Transition services. These core services are delivered through various specialized programs including the Young Adult Transitions Program for ages 14-24, the Mobile Independent Living Unit serving rural communities, AtlantisReady emergency preparedness workshops, Deaf/HH Services, Disability History Museum, and Disability Etiquette Training. The organization also runs regular workshops including Benefits Application LAB, Social Security Workshops, Housing Support Services, Medicaid LTSS & HCBS Waivers sessions, and social programs like Bingo for All and the Disability & Parenting support group. All services aim to help people with disabilities live independently and be meaningful participants in their chosen communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Five Core Services
• Young Adult Transitions Program
• Mobile Independent Living Unit
• AtlantisReady Emergency Preparedness
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services
• Disability History Museum
• Disability Etiquette Training
• Benefits Application LAB
• Social Security Workshop
• Housing Support Services
• Medicaid LTSS & HCBS Waivers Workshop
• Bingo for All
• Disability & Parenting Support Group
• Self-Empowerment Peer Group
• Cooking Class

Quantifiable outcome

• Services help individuals achieve greater independence and community integration

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ADAPT (American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983ADAPT has been an ally to Atlantis Community since its inception in 1983. ADAPT is a political action group focused on accessibility of public transit and now on integrated accessible housing and dismantling the nursing home industry's influence. ADAPT actions were invaluable to the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. The organizations share a commitment to disability rights and civil disobedience for change.
• Denver Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantis Community partners with the Denver Housing Authority to host housing workshops educating people with disabilities about Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing, eligibility requirements, and rights as persons with disabilities.
• Colorado Disability Opportunity Office (CDOO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDOO partnered with Atlantis Community to co-host the Disability Pride Month Celebration on July 18, 2026, at Atlantis Community Inc. in Denver. The event celebrates disability community, advocacy, and pride.
• Denver Mayor's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantis Community staff participate in Denver's Disability Pride celebration organized by the Mayor's Office, Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships, and the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities. The event features remarks from city leaders and opportunities to connect with community organizations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• National Council on Independent Living (NCIL): National membership organization representing CILs and independent living movement. Atlantis is a constituent CIL; NCIL is the trade/advocacy umbrella and policy voice for the CIL network Atlantis belongs to.

Direct peers

• Independence First: Wisconsin-based CIL providing independent living services, advocacy, and transition programs for people with disabilities. Operates the same five-core-service framework and peer-support delivery model as Atlantis Community.
• ADAPT (American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today): Grassroots disability rights action organization and longtime Atlantis Community ally since 1983. Shares disability-led, advocacy-first identity and contributed to passage of the ADA.
• Center for Independent Living of Boulder County: Colorado-based Center for Independent Living offering the same federally-defined five core services (advocacy, peer support, I&R, independent living skills, transition) to people with disabilities. Same CIL service model, same state funding ecosystem, same peer-led delivery philosophy.
• Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF): Disability-led national advocacy and policy organization focused on civil rights for people with disabilities. Closely comparable to Atlantis's advocacy function and disability-led identity.
• Independent Living Center of Southern California (ILCSC): California CIL offering advocacy, peer support, and independent living skills training. Direct peer in CIL service delivery model and disability rights advocacy positioning.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: Large national disability advocacy and services organization with chapters in every state, including Colorado. Broader scope than Atlantis but overlapping on disability advocacy, family support, and community-living promotion.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit delivering disability and related services across a broader portfolio (employment, autism, military/veteran programs). Overlaps with Atlantis on community-based disability services and benefits navigation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AtlantisCommunityInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/atlantiscommunityinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atlantis-community-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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